NAL Announces 2026 Awards

DODGE CITY, KS - The National Arena League is proud to announce its 2026 National Arena League Annual Award Honorees between Players, Teams, and Staff the National Arena League acknowledges and rewards the league leaders in all aspects in our sport. See below for the 2026 National Arena League  Honorees announced during the week of our 2026 National Arena League Championship Game presented by T-Fiber. 

2026 National Arena League Awards
Most Valuable Player
Josh Hollins, Pueblo Punishers

Co-Offensive Player of the Year
Tracy Brooks, Salina Liberty
Jaden Sutton, Southwest Kansas Storm

Defensive Player of the Year
Darin Hungerford, Salina Liberty

Special Teams Players of the Year
Kenttwon Brown, Pueblo Punishers

Offensive Rookie of the Year
RB, Jaden Sutton, Southwest Kansas Storm 

Defensive Rookie of the Year
LB, Evan DiMaggio, SouthWest Kansas Storm

Franchise of the Year
Southwest Kansas Storm

Head Coach of the Year
Gary Thomas, Southwest Kansas Storm

Assistant Coach of the Year
Marlon Lobban, Sioux City Bandits

Best Mascot
Louisiana Rouxgaroux

Best Dance Team
Colorado Spartans

Best Game Operations
Omaha Beef

Best Media
Sioux City Bandits

Best Fans
Omaha Beef

Best Community Relations
Amarillo Warbirds